Biking in a new city is a great way to explore, but biking in nature, or even biking from city to city, adds a whole new element of adventure to your trip. There are numerous trip styles with bike touring companies: carry your own luggage or have someone drop it off for you at each overnight stay. A biking tour offers a way to relax without fear of getting lost, while also embracing adventure and seeing new sights with a guide. Here are 5 biking tour groups to consider for your next adventure, from least expensive to most.

1. Much Better Adventures

Much Better Adventures offers a more localized experience where you stay in guesthouses, eco-lodges, or wild camps. They provide a more camp-focused and community-driven experience where all their guides are locals. Overall, it's a friendly and adventurous option, great if you want to truly be in nature for your whole trip and enjoy camping. If you check out their website, they offer a wide variety of activities other than cycling and e-biking trips.

Price Range: ~$100 – $250 / day (Trips typically $600 – $1,800 for 5–8 days)

2. The Cycling House

The Cycling House focuses on biking excursions and is great for gravel and road adventures. They offer women-only excursions as well as co-ed trips, and they are one of only two out of the five companies that offer that specific experience. They provide a higher-quality food experience and hotel setups, and if you do camp, it is more of a glamping experience.

Price Range: ~$600 – $800 / day (Trips typically $3,000 – $5,000 for 5–6 days)

3. Backroads

Backroads has numerous activities and excursions that they offer. For biking specifically, they have an ‘Easy-Going Bike Tours’ category that offers simpler rides on an e-bike, along with normal bike tours. They don't categorize the levels as clearly as other companies; they say levels 1–5, so you may be with both novice and advanced riders. They do offer women-only trips. The unique aspect, however, is that if a route seems too challenging or you want to take a break, they offer day-excursion alternatives instead of riding that day. They offer high-end accommodations along with luggage transfers.

Price Range: ~$800 – $1,300+ / day (Trips typically $3,500 – $7,000+)

4. Trek Travel

Trek Travel offers a wider variety of riding experiences like gravel, classic bike, ride camp, cross-country pro race, and even self-guided. Each trip has only one level, so you are paired with people who match your level. The style and activity level are more detailed with this bike tour group. The accommodations are more luxurious, and you will have a full-service support crew carrying your luggage from location to location.

Price Range: ~$800 – $1,400+ / day (Trips typically $3,800 – $8,000+)

5. DuVine Cycling & Adventure Co.

DuVine is one of the most luxurious options, with gourmet food, world-class wine pairings, and 5-star accommodations. You can have a highly personalized private tour or opt for group options. They also offer a unique biking and sailing experience where you can sail and bike your route! Their routes offer the best local foods and handcrafted meals. From beginning to end, your experience will feel luxurious and worth every dime.

Price Range: ~$1,000 – $1,600+ / day (Trips typically $5,000 – $10,000+)

Enjoy the Ride

Each tour group offers different destinations, route styles, and price points. Figuring out your top priority will help narrow down your choice. Exploring each company's website is important because there may be a trip style or location that never piqued your interest until you see the itinerary! These tour groups are great because everything is taken care of, from accommodations and what you’re eating to where you’re going. All you have to do is show up and enjoy the ride!

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